Natrum phosphoricum
Tissue salt #10 for acidity. The acid neutralizer. Key remedy for heartburn, acid reflux, sour discharges, and conditions from excess acidity.
Source
Sodium phosphate (Na2HPO4), the acid-base regulator in cells.
Available Potencies
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Keynote Symptoms
Acidity and sourness throughout. Sour eructations. Creamy, golden-yellow coated tongue. Heartburn. Acid reflux. Worms in children.
Mind & Emotional Symptoms
Fearful and nervous. Apprehension. Inability to recall words while speaking.
General Symptoms
Worse from sugar, fats, milk, thunderstorms. Better from cold things, cool fresh air. Creamy yellow discharges. Sour smelling perspiration.
Physical Symptoms
Mouth
Creamy, golden-yellow coating at back of tongue. Sour taste. Acid risings.
Stomach
Heartburn and acid reflux. Sour vomiting. Indigestion from fatty food, sugar, or milk. Gastric ulcer.
Abdomen
Colic from worms. Green, sour diarrhea in children. Flatulence.
Skin
Acne from excess acidity. Hives. Yellow crusts. Eczema with creamy discharge.
Modalities
Better From
Cold things. Cool fresh air. Pressure.
Worse From
Sugar and sweets. Fats and rich food. Milk. Thunderstorms.
Tissue Salt Information
Biochemic Function
The acid-base regulator. Splits lactic acid into carbonic acid and water, maintaining proper pH balance. Essential for proper fat metabolism and emulsification. Deficiency leads to excess acidity and improper fat digestion.
Facial Diagnosis Signs
Oily, greasy shine on the face, especially the nose. Creamy-yellow discoloration around the mouth. Blackheads.
Deficiency Symptoms
Heartburn, acid reflux, sour stomach, excess acidity, worms in children, oily skin, acne, joint stiffness from uric acid.
Clinical Indications
Heartburn, acid reflux, GERD, gout, rheumatic conditions from uric acid, worms, acne, infant colic from sour milk.
Dosage & Potency Guidance
Standard dose: 2-4 tablets of 6X potency, dissolved under the tongue, 3-4 times daily.
Acute conditions: Take every 15-30 minutes until symptoms improve, then reduce frequency.
Chronic conditions: Take 3 times daily for several weeks.
Children: Half the adult dose for children under 12.
Safety Information
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